AVS 150 - History of the Human-Animal Relationship

An examination of Humankinds association with domestic animals. Involves an examination of domestication to modern times. Topics include: origin of domestic animals, animals and early Christianity, the animal welfare movement from the 17th to the 20th century and the rise of dogs, cats and horses as privileged species.

Satisfies the General Education Ethics Requirement. Lec 3.

Credits: 3